Hot Plant Operator

Responsibilities

• Operate a hot plant efficiently to maintain production goals.
• Place raw aggregate and liquid asphalt materials through the mixing drum to be stored in silos until ready for load-out on trucks for delivery to job sites.
• Perform general maintenance, repair, and service to the hot plant as required.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations, and with company policies and procedures.
• Operate equipment including front end loader, skip loader, skid steer, and other equipment as needed.
• Communicate current job information with contractors and drivers.
• Maintain plant files and records.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent years of experience.
• 5+ years of experience operating a hot plant (preferred).
• Experience with Astec controls.
• Knowledge of hot mix asphalt business and operations.
• Ability to troubleshoot plant operational issues.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Ability to obtain an MSHA Part 46 Certificate (5000-23) as required for the job.
• Comply with, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
• Demonstrate ability to learn the company’s timekeeping and reporting systems.
• Ability and willingness to abide by the company’s Code of Conduct daily.
• Ability to understand and comply with MSHA rules and regulations.
• Ability to react and quickly adapt in a fast-paced plant environment.
• Ability to communicate bilingually in English and Spanish is a plus.

Skills

• Practice good safety habits.
• Work in dusty or dirty surroundings.
• Follow instructions and meet set standards.
• Make decisions based on verifiable standards.

Physical Demands

• Stoop, bend, and crouch.
• Use hands, arms, and legs fully.
• See well (either naturally or with correction).
• Lift up to 80 pounds.